Line 50 takes about 81 minutes from Mjódd E to Borgarnes B for 2,400 ISK (~€17 / ~$20), with 5 departures on weekdays and 3 at weekends. Line 57 also stops there once a day.
Reykjavík (Mjódd) to Borgarnes at a glance
Line 50 (route page) is the main service. Line 57 (route page) also stops in Borgarnes but runs once a day. Both cost 2,400 ISK to Borgarnes. Board at Mjódd E (stop page) and get off at Borgarnes B (stop page).
Interactive schedule table populated live from official Strætó transit data. Switch between Line 50 and Line 57 with the buttons; Line 57 is trimmed to end at Borgarnes.
Line 50 is built for this trip; Line 57 is a once-a-day extra
Since 1 January 2026, Strætó runs Line 50 (Reykjavík–Akranes–Borgarnes) separately from Line 57 (Reykjavík–Akureyri), so the Borgarnes service no longer depends on the long northern trip. Strætó describes Line 50 as serving Akranes as well, so check the stop rows in the timetable to see where each departure calls.
| Line 50 | Line 57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Runs between | Reykjavík, Akranes & Borgarnes | Reykjavík & Akureyri |
| Departures | 5 on weekdays, 3 at weekends | Once a day, every day |
| Fare to Borgarnes | 2,400 ISK (~€17 / ~$20) | 2,400 ISK (~€17 / ~$20) |
| Best for | Commuters, day trips, connections | One-off rides that fit its single departure |
Commuters: weekends have fewer departures than weekdays, so check the last bus back for your day before you go.
2,400 ISK one way on Line 50 and Line 57
A single adult ticket is 2,400 ISK (~€17 / ~$20). Reduced fares exist for some groups, so check straeto.is for current rules. Fares can change, so confirm before you travel.
Country buses are owned and operated by Vegagerðin, and Strætó provides the passenger information. Klapp still works on the Reykjavík city buses you may use to reach Mjódd: see the Klapp app guide.
Where to get on, where to get off and what connects
Strætó says the Line 58 (Stykkishólmur) and Line 59 (Hólmavík) timetables connect with Line 50 here. For Snæfellsnes and Kirkjufell, see Reykjavík to Kirkjufell by bus. For the long ride north, see Reykjavík to Akureyri by bus.
Borgarnes is a compact town about 70–75 km from Reykjavík. Highlights include the Settlement Centre (Landnámssetur) with its Egils Saga exhibition, Brákarey island, Skallagrímsgarður park and Einkunnir country park. Hafnarfjall is the mountain you can hike just outside town.
Avoid the usual traps on this short trip
Weather can cancel or delay country buses, especially in winter. Check SafeTravel.is for alerts, road.is for road conditions, and straeto.is for service changes.
More ways to travel from Reykjavík
Take Line 50 from Mjódd E in Reykjavík to Borgarnes B. The trip takes about 81 minutes and costs 2,400 ISK. Line 57 (Reykjavík–Akureyri) also stops in Borgarnes, but only once a day.
A single adult fare is 2,400 ISK (about €17 / $20) on both Line 50 and Line 57. Check straeto.is for concession fares.
Line 50 has 5 departures on weekdays and 3 at weekends. Line 57 runs once a day. Use the live timetable on this page to see the exact times for your day.
Pay on board by card or in cash. Since 1 January 2026, Klapp fares cannot be used on country buses, which use a separate payment system operated by Vegagerðin.
Board at Mjódd E at the Mjódd bus terminal. City buses run to Mjódd from across the capital area, and Klapp works on those city buses.
Yes. Strætó says the Line 58 (Stykkishólmur) and Line 59 (Hólmavík) timetables connect with Line 50 in Borgarnes, and Line 57 continues to Akureyri. Check the timetables for your day.
Pets are not allowed on provincial buses. Bikes are allowed depending on conditions and available space, and some buses cannot carry them.
